The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 35,000

€ 26,900

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1482
1799
2027
1424
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1424 mm
2626
4268
2602
4241
4268 mm
Length
4241 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.89 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
493 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
365 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L